Richard E. Neal

Neal Blasts Trump’s Election Conspiracies SPRINGFIELD, MA— Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement blasting President Trump for spreading more debunked falsehoods regarding the security of U.S. elections: “The President knows he’s failed the American people. Wages can t keep up…

Neal Announces $1,092,000 in Federal Funding for Blandford Water Treatment and Distribution System Upgrades Blandford, MA – Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal joined Blandford Town Administrator Cristina Ferrera, Select Board Chair Jackie Coury, and Water Commission Chair Brad Curry to announce…

Neal Statement on Massie Amendment #8 to GOP Foreign Aid Budget Bill WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement on the Massie Amendment #8 to the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act: “The United States remains committed…

Neal, Wyden Oppose Giving Trump New, Unilateral Tariff Power in Sanctioning Russia Act Leading Democrats on Trade Policy Warn Russian Sanctions Bill Could Lead to Higher Prices and Unchecked New Tariffs Paid by American Families WASHINGTON, DC—House Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard…

HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY BENJAMIN SWAN, SR. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 112 (Thursday, July 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 112 (Thursday, July 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E666] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

RECOGNIZING CRANE CURRENCY'S 225TH ANNIVERSARY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 112 (Thursday, July 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 112 (Thursday, July 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E662-E663] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

Neal Announces $599,000 Earmark for New Charlemont Fire Truck Charlemont, MA – Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal joined Charlemont Town Administrator Sarah Reynolds, Interim Fire Chief Dennis Annear, and members of the Select Board to announce $599,000 in federal funding for a new fire truck for…

Neal Mourns the Passing of Chairman Bill Archer SPRINGFIELD, MA— Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement mourning the passing of former Ways and Means Committee Chairman Bill Archer (R-TX): “Chairman Archer’s service and reverence for our…

Neal Statement Ahead of Another Cancelled Celebration of the Big Ugly Law SPRINGFIELD, MA— Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement ahead of tomorrow’s anniversary of the Big Ugly Law passing the House of Representatives: “One year ago,…

Neal Statement on June 2026 Jobs Report SPRINGFIELD, MA—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the June 2026 jobs report: “The consequences of the President’s failed economic agenda are…

Neal Opening Statement at Markup of H.R. 9504 First things, let’s talk about this bill doesn’t do. It doesn’t lower hospital costs, reduce drug prices, address the affordability crisis, or help hospitals struggling to keep their doors open. Instead, it piles on duplicative reporting requirements…

Neal Opening Statement at Markup of H.R. 9501 (As prepared for delivery) Thank you, Mr. Chairman. This next bill is championed by Congressman Horsford, and I want to thank him for his leadership on this effort. Artificial intelligence is already reshaping our economy and many of the processes we…

Neal Statement on the Trump Administration’s Decision to Not Renew USMCA WASHINGTON, DC—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement marking the six-year anniversary since the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) came into effect: “When…

Neal Opening Statement at Tax Administration Markup (As prepared for delivery) As we consider another assortment of tax administration bills, tomorrow marks one year since my colleagues on the other side of the aisle cajoled the Big Ugly Law over the finish line. Just yesterday, for the second time…

Neal Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Trump v. Barbara Washington, D.C.— Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled in Trump v. Barbara: “Today’s decision should never have been in question, but with the Court upholding more than 157 years of…

Neal Opening Statement at Full Committee Hearing on Federal Tax Policy in The Evolving Business of Sports (As prepared for delivery) The limits of the affordability crisis in America know no bounds, and this hearing comes at a great time as we have the honor of hosting the FIFA World Cup. Families…

Neal Statement on Supreme Court Affirming the Fed’s Independence SPRINGFIELD, MA— Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled that President Trump does not have authority to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook:…

Neal Demands Trump Administration Withdraw Dangerous Rule to Politicize Federal Grantmaking With stunning new executive overreach, the Trump Administration is finding new ways to politicize the cures of tomorrow WASHINGTON, DC—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) today…

HONORING THE MEMORY OF MR. WILLIAM R. BERKLEY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E614-E615] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

‘Pleased’ Rep. Richard Neal visits new F-35s in Westfield By Jim Kinney jkinney@repub.com WESTFIELD — The first F-35 stealth fighter landed at Barnes Air National Guard Base last week, but it’ll take about three years and $200 million in construction before the Air National Guard 104th Fighter Wing…

Congressman Neal expresses concerns over U.S.-Iran deal, citing “inconsistency” By Claire Overton, 22 News SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A memorandum outlining an agreement between the U.S. and Iran is currently being drafted, which includes provisions for Tehran to dilute enriched uranium and for…

HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF BENJAMIN SWAN, SR. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 99 (Thursday, June 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 99 (Thursday, June 11, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E566] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

Springfield reopens Magazine Park, latest in neighborhood park rehabs by Sarah Heinonen, The Reminder SPRINGFIELD — It was a sunny, idyllic summer day in Springfield when U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, Mayor Domenic Sarno and state Rep. Bud Williams joined residents to cut the ribbon on the renovated…

Neal, Sánchez Release New GAO Report Finding the Necessity of Sánchez’s Hospice CARE Act WASHINGTON, DC—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) and Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) today highlighted a new report from the nonpartisan…

Neal, Doggett, Larson Statement on the 2026 Social Security and Medicare Trustees Report WASHINGTON, DC—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA), Health Subcommittee Ranking Member Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) and Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (D-CT)…

Neal Statement on May 2026 Jobs Report WASHINGTON, DC— Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the May 2026 jobs report: “Another month in the books for the Trump economy, and workers still…

Neal challenges treasury secretary on economic policies CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testified before the House Ways and Means Committee today, where Congressman Richard Neal challenged the administration’s economic policies. Rep. Neal argued that current policies,…

Neal Opening Statement at Full Committee Hearing with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (As prepared for delivery) Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Secretary, families are owed an explanation for the failures of the Trump Administration. Lives have only gotten harder and more expensive. Last time you…

Neal Statement on House Passage of War Powers Resolution Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a War Powers Resolution to rein in President Trump s unauthorized war in Iran: Two weeks after Speaker…

Neal Announces $1,200,000 Earmark for the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Early Education Center North Adams, MA – Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal joined Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) President James F. Birge, North Adams Mayor Jennifer Macksey, MCLA students, faculty, and…

Neal Statement on Court Halting Trump’s $1.8 Billion Slush Fund for Criminals SPRINGFIELD, MA— Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement following reports that a federal judge in Virginia blocked the Trump Administration from any further action…

Neal Demands Trump Administration Reverse Harmful Child Care Policies WASHINGTON, DC—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) in a new letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is demanding the Trump Administration reverse their harmful actions…

Neal Statement on the Passing of Henry Thomas III Springfield, MA – Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement on the passing of Henry Thomas III: There are some friendships that span a lifetime, and I was fortunate to have Henry Thomas as one of those friends. From the…

RECOGNIZING THE 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF MASSMUTUAL Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 83 (Friday, May 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 83 (Friday, May 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E455] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

Democrats line up against gas tax holiday By Mike Lillis, The Hill House Democrats are lining up against a gas tax holiday, creating additional barriers for President Trump as he struggles to battle inflation and the rising costs at the pump. The president this week proposed a moratorium on the…

Democratic Rep Asks For Probe Of Private Credit In 401(k)s By Tracey Longo, Financial Advisor A top congressional Democrat is asking a federal watchdog to scrutinize the growing push to bring private credit investments into 401(k) plans, warning that retirement savers could be exposed to opaque…

Neal Requests GAO Report on Private Credit in Retirement Plans WASHINGTON, DC— As alternative investment vehicles become more readily available, Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) requested the Government Accountability Office (GAO) review the impact that investing in…

Neal: Gas prices are hurting the national economy LISTEN HERE New England Public Media By Adam Frenier U.S. Representative Richard Neal said he believes skyrocketing gasoline prices are hampering the nation s economy. AAA reported last week the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded was up…

Neal plans broad tax agenda if House control changes By Brian Faler, POLITICO Democrats appear poised to retake the House, and Rep. Richard Neal is quietly making plans. The Massachusetts Democrat has a clear path back into the chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee and, behind the scenes,…

Neal Statement on April 2026 Jobs Report SPRINGFIELD, MA— Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the April 2026 jobs report: “Zoom out and the story of this report is clear: a job market…

Barnes Air National Guard Base gears up for F-35 arrival WATCH HERE By Claire Overton, 22 News WESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The first F-35 stealth fighter jet is scheduled to arrive at Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield next month, in June. This event is eagerly anticipated by both the base…

Longmeadow High School senior wins Congressional Art Competition WATCH HERE By Areta Odiah, 22 News LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) – Jenny Lu, a senior at Longmeadow High School, has been named the state’s winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. Lu’s artwork was selected from more than 30…

Medicare portal database exposed health providers’ Social Security numbers It is the latest technical problem related to the Trump administration’s push to create a national directory of health providers. By Dan Diamond and Clara Ence Morse, Washington Post The Trump administration inadvertently…

Neal Statement on Latest Trump Data Exposure SPRINGFIELD, MA—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Washington Post discovered the Trump Administration exposed Social Security numbers in a new Medicare database: “Enough is enough.…

Springfield celebrates Arbor Day with tree planting ceremony WATCH HERE by: Lindsey Genatossio SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Indian Orchard Elementary School celebrated Arbor Day with a tree-planting ceremony in Springfield. U.S. Congressman Richard Neal attended the event and delivered remarks.…

Neal applauds Mercy Medical Center-Baystate Health Agreement WATCH HERE By Kayleigh Thomas, 22 News SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Congressman Richard Neal is expressing his thoughts on Baystate Health signing a joint agreement with Trinity Health of New England to take over Mercy Medical Center. The…

Neal calls Supreme Court decision on Voting Rights Act ‘a step backwards’ LISTEN HERE New England Public Media By Adam Frenier The Supreme Court has weakened a landmark Civil Rights-era law that has increased minority representation in Congress and elsewhere. In a 6-3 ruling, the court s…

Neal Statement on Expanding Retirement Savings Through Auto IRA Legislation WASHINGTON, DC—Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after President Trump signed an executive order to expand access to retirement plans, made possible by the…

Neal Opening Statement at Worker and Family Support Markup (As prepared for delivery) Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I appreciate the strong, bipartisan work by our colleagues that has resulted in the six bills we are marking up today. They listened carefully and importantly to young people who have…